1008 movers in Lehigh Valley
G & M Moving and Storage Corp.
"Absolute worst experience possible. Lack of communication, poor attitude and their handling of my belongings was reprehensible. Both of my nightstands were destroyed. Boxes were crushed. My curio cabinet (which I was charged extra because they had..."
PackRite Movers
"Horrible experience, lost a picture that cost me over 1000 dollars, after being ignored by them, they are kind enough to send a settlement for 9.00 to replace it. They refused to follow through on the contract and put my furniture back together. I..."
Affordable & Assertive Moving & Storage LLC
"Do not use this company!!! Our expensive tv, Dyson vacuum, and expensive tools were not delivered. The owner, Sal Navarro, said he would send us a claim form. Not only did he not send it, his phone has been disconnected and we can not reach anyon..."
New Life Transport
"The reps and movers are liars and thieves. Make sure to ask for a binding agreement meaning that they cannot change the price after you hire them and this is exactly what they did even though I had a binding contact. Boxes and belongings were brok..."
All Season Van Lines LLC
"Budget Vanlines Brokered this awful company. All Season Van Lines put me through months of misery, and I continue to feel the repercussions because I am replacing all my broken furniture and missing items. I basically paid this company thousands o..."
Progressive Movers Inc
"Did a move years ago to move 1 mile away and price tripled once arrived at my apartment. $1400 to move 1 mile and all of my furniture was damaged. Didn’t have the cash so held my stuff hostage. Had to go take out all the christmas savings I had se..."
What to know when moving to Lehigh Valley, PA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
The crime data for Pennsylvania shows a downward trend in both violent and property crimes over the past few years, with the state-level statistics providing a broader context.
- Violent crime: 228.5 incidents per 100k, down 28.4% since 2022, compared to the national average of 325.3 per 100k.
- Property crime: 1363.9 incidents per 100k, down 15.4% since 2022, lower than the national average of 1546.9 per 100k.
- Notable trend: Homicides have decreased significantly, down 55% since 2022, with a state rate of 4.2 per 100k.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Pennsylvania).
Schools & Higher Ed
Lehigh Valley has access to a total of 21 postsecondary institutions in the nearby area, with 20 of them providing College Scorecard data. This ensures a good variety of educational opportunities for residents.
- Nearby institutions include:
- Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA
- Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA
- Northampton County Area Community College in Bethlehem, PA
- Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA
- DeSales University in Center Valley, PA
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific weather data is not available, Lehigh Valley offers plenty of outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. Local parks and recreational areas provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Coca-Cola Park - 4.7 stars (4783 reviews)
- Trexler Nature Preserve - 4.7 stars (3343 reviews)
- Cedar Beach Park - 4.6 stars (2510 reviews)
- Lehigh Parkway - 4.7 stars (2047 reviews)
- Trexler Memorial Park - 4.8 stars (1411 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
